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2 people hospitalized following shark attacks on Fernandina Beach, Florida

By Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer

Published Jul 13, 2018 8:48 PM EST | Updated Jul 10, 2019 12:51 PM EST

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Two people, a 17-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man, were hospitalized after being bitten by sharks in Fernandina Beach, Florida, on Friday afternoon.

The 30-year-old man was surfing when he was bit. According to reports, the man told paramedics he kicked what he thought was a nurse shark to make it go away when he was bitten.

BREAKING: Two shark bites in Fernandina Beach this afternoon, and both victims are being treated at the hospital for wounds to their feet. A 30-yr old man was surfing when he was hit. Then a 17-yr old teen was bitten in the foot while wading. Both need stitches. pic.twitter.com/kg5IoAUevL

— Vic Micolucci (@VicMicolucci) July 13, 2018

The 17-year-old teen was bitten on the foot while wading in shallow water.

According to Action News Jax, the incidents occurred at the beach located near Sadler Road and Access 31.

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(Chris Garrison/Red Bull via AP Images)

First Coast News reports the 17-year-old victim was transported to a Jacksonville area hospital. Both victims received stitches.

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